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Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting - November 2, 2020 (excerpt)
Excerpt of Council minutes from the November 2, 2020 regular meeting, recording motions including first reading of Bylaw No. 1918 and other bylaw actions and decisions.
Key facts
- Council gave Bylaw No. 1918 first reading (840, 844, 848 Orono Ave)
- Council adopted other bylaws (e.g., Bylaw No. 1930 adoption authorization for road closure sale at $11.37 per sq ft)
- Councillor conflict noted and actions recorded (Councillor Wade left meeting at 7:32 pm)
Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting - November 2, 2020 (excerpt)
Continued conditions (iii — xi)
iii. That the developer acknowledges their obligation to cover any costs associated with upgrades, installation and/or connections to new and existing infrastructure needed to service the site for the proposed development;
iv. That the developer agrees to provide a detailed stormwater management plan and install all recommended infrastructure prior to issuance of a building permit, in accordance with Bylaw No. 1000, and to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
v. That a construction parking management plan be provided prior to the issuance of a building permit, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.
vi. That the driveway access to the building will align with Knotty Pine Rd and Bray Ave intersection, and must be explicit on drawings submitted with the Development Permit application for form and character;
vii. That the required parking stalls for this development are allocated for the use by individuals in each unit and visitors, as required by Bylaw No. 300; and that parking is not separated from individual units nor provided in exchange for compensation separate than that of a residential unit;
viii. That the developer will submit Fire Underwriters Survey (FUS) calculations prior to the issuance of a development permit to develop the site, and acknowledges that these calculations may determine setbacks other than what is prescribed in the zone;
ix. That the developer agrees to submit a Fire Safety Plan, approved by the Langford Fire Chief, prior to the issuance of a building permit to construct on the site; and
x. That the developer registers a strata plan, prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, that creates individual strata titles for each resident unit; and
xi. That the five subject properties must be consolidated, prior to issuance of a Development Permit.
CARRIED.
4. Bylaw No. 1918 - Application to Rezone 840, 844, and 848 Orono Avenue from R1 (One Family Residential) to CC1 (City Centre) to Allow a 45-unit apartment building
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR WADE
That Council consider proceeding with first reading of Bylaw No. 1918 to amend the zoning designation of the properties located at 840, 844, and 848 Orono Avenue from R1 (One-Family Residential) to CC1 (City Centre) subject to the following terms and conditions:
a. That the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per residential unit, prior to the issuance of a building permit:
i. $750 towards the Affordable Housing Reserve Fund; and
ii. $2,850 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund.
Subject to reductions depending on the use and height in accordance with the Affordable Housing and Amenity Contribution Policy.
b. That the applicant provides, prior to Second Reading, the following:
i. A technical memo from an engineer that verifies storm water can be adequately managed on-site for the proposed developments, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering; and
ii. A frontage drawing to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering to confirm if road dedication is required to complete all required frontage improvements; and
c. That the applicant registers, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a road dedication plan, if required, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
d. That the applicant provides, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a Section 219 covenant, registered in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees to the following:
i. That all frontage improvements to Bylaw 1000 standards are provided to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to issuance of a building permit;
ii. That a storm water management plan be provided prior to issuance of a building permit and implemented, as per Bylaw 1000, all to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
iii. That a construction parking and traffic management plan be provided prior to the issuance of a building permit, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering;
iv. That the building be strata titled into individual residential units prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit;
v. That the required parking stalls for this development are allocated for the use by individuals in each unit, as required by Bylaw 300 and designed accordingly, and that parking stalls are not sold or rented out individually; and
vi. That 100% of residential parking spaces, excluding visitor parking spaces, shall feature an energized outlet capable of providing Level 2 charging or higher to the parking space; and
- Energized outlets shall be labelled for the use of electric vehicle charging;
- Where an electric vehicle energy management system is implemented (load sharing), the Director of Engineering may specify a minimum performance standard to ensure a sufficient rate of electric vehicle charging; and
- The owner is required to keep the Electric Vehicle Servicing Equipment (EVSE) in operation and the Strata Council may not prevent an owner, occupant, or tenant from installing the EV charging equipment.
e. Authorize the Director of Planning to issue the following variances within the development permit:
i. Section 6.57.06(1)(a) be varied to permit ground floor patios within 0.32 m of the front lot line, and to permit the ornamental bump outs to be located within 1.24 m of the front lot line;
ii. Section 6.57.06(2)(a) be varied to permit the building face within 2 m of the front lot line on the third storey or above, and to permit the ornamental bump outs to be located within 1.24 m of the front lot line on the third storey or above;
iii. Section 6.57.08(1) be varied to permit the location of unenclosed parking spaces to be located within 1.7 m of the front lot line;
iv. Section 6.57.08(2) be varied to permit the location of parking stalls that are adjacent to a highway to be screened by fencing and landscaping; and
v. Section 6.57.08(3) be varied to permit the location of parking stalls adjacent to an interior side or rear lot line when the landscaping strip is as narrow as 0.94 m.
CARRIED.
5. Application to Rezone a portion of 738 and 742 Walfred Road from RR5 to R2 and to amend the text within the R2 Zone
Purpose: to reduce the minimum lot size of duplex lots to 500 m2 when the lots have a minimum width of 17 m, and to vary the conditions of subdivision in the RR5 Zone such that lots less than 40 hectares (98.8 acres) may be created by subdivision when not connected to the municipal sanitary sewer system
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SZPAK
That Council authorize staff to prepare a bylaw to amend the zoning designation of a portion of the property located at 738 and 742 Walfred Road from Rural Residential 5 (RR5) to One-and Two Family Residential (R2) and to amend the text within the R2 Zone such that the minimum lot size for duplex lots is decreased to 500 m2 when the lot width is at least 17m on the subject properties only, subject to the following terms and conditions:
a) That the the applicant provides, as a bonus for increased density, the following contributions per one-family lot or ½ duplex unit, prior to subdivision approval:
i. $660 towards the Affordable Housing Fund; and
ii. $3,960 towards the General Amenity Reserve Fund.
b) That the applicant provides, prior to Public Hearing, the following:
i. A technical storm water management memo from a qualified engineer that verifies storm water can be adequately managed on-site and downstream, to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering.
ii. An approved alternative to providing secondary access within 305 m of the development site for emergency vehicles, to the satisfaction of the Fire Chief,
c) That the applicant provides, prior to Bylaw Adoption, a Section 219 covenant, registered in priority of all other charges on title, that agrees to the following:
i. That a storm water management plan be provided and implemented to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering prior to subdivision approval or building permit issuance, whichever is first;
ii. That a statutory right of way for a temporary turnaround of a size and location to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering and Fire Chief be registered prior to subdivision approval;
Consideration of Bylaw No. 1937 and Bylaw No. 1943
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR WADE
That Council:
- Proceed with consideration of Bylaw No. 1937 to amend the text of Zoning Bylaw 300 to allow the maximum capacity of a daycare on the subject property within the CD12 zone outlined in this report to be 225 children subject to the following terms and conditions:
i. That 54 onsite parking stalls be provided on the subject property, and secured as part of the required Form and Character Development Permit.
AND
- Direct staff to provide an updated Bylaw 1937 prior to public hearing that includes the final legal description, property identification number, and subject property map.
AND
- Proceed with consideration of Bylaw No. 1943 to amend the text of the Zoning Bylaw 300 to remove the height restriction within Area II of the CD12 zone.
CARRIED.
10. BYLAWS
a) BYLAW NO. 1883
“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 581, (2627 Sooke Rd), Bylaw No. 1883, 2020".
(SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR WADE
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
That Council give Bylaw No. 1883 second and third readings.
CARRIED.
Pursuant to his previously declared conflict, Councillor Wade left the meeting at 7:32 p.m.
b) BYLAW NO. 1918
“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 595, (840, 844 and 848 Orono Ave), Bylaw No. 1918, 2020".
(FIRST READING)
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SZPAK
That Council give Bylaw No. 1918 first reading.
CARRIED.
c) BYLAW NO. 1930
“Road Closure Bylaw No. 1930 (Spencer Road), 2020”.
(ADOPTION)
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SAHLSTROM
That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1930; AND
Authorize the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement with the applicant to sell the portions of closed road shown in road Closure Plan EPP105327 for a purchase price of $11.37 per square foot.
CARRIED.
d) BYLAW NO. 1931
“Langford Zoning Bylaw, Amendment No. 600, (2885 West Shore Parkway, 1365 Goldstream Avenue), Bylaw No. 1931, 2020".
(SECOND AND THIRD READINGS)
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SZPAK
That Council give Bylaw No. 1931 second and third readings.
CARRIED.
Councillor Wade returned to the meeting at 7:33 p.m.
e) BYLAW NO. 1889
“Langford Official Community Plan Bylaw, Amendment No. 36, (1336 Langshire Rd), Bylaw No. 1889, 2020".
(ADOPTION)
MOVED BY:
COUNCILLOR BLACKWELL
SECONDED:
COUNCILLOR SZPAK
That Council adopt Bylaw No. 1889.
CARRIED.